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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.04, 502.80 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.04, 502.80 and 233.44 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.04 : 502.80 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.04/502.80 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.04x = 502.80 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.04x = 117,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,373.63/336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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